[quote=@The 42nd Gecko]
Is there a particular desire for our characters to show up on a specific side of the Traditionalism vs Modernism debate? Or is it ok to have a character that doesn't take their studies seriously, as they're mostly in it just to appease their family's traditions, as they focus on preparing for a modern career?
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A character can be indifferent, modernist, traditionalist, or any real mish-mash of the different ideals as the writer wishes.